Inglés Americano B1-III

Objectives: In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the crossover from the Basic Level to the Intermediate Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner’s independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as travel and eating out, asking for and following directions, health etc. In this block the learner will start to notice an increased confidence when faced with basic functions and will be able to read an English or American newspaper with little difficulty. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, minimal pairs, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

UNIT 1

Saying goodbye to the band

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

We’ll keep in touch

Aims: To acquire and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Future simple: will/won’t + infinitive – Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: – Animals – Colloquial language – Telephone expressions – More verbs. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the images – Fill in the blanks – Complete the sentences – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

I’ll call you

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammas as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Future simple: will/won’t + infinitive – Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: – Animals – Colloquial language – Telephone expressions – More verbs. Activities: – Listening: listen and choose the best option – Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then select the right sound – Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option – Student-led practice: click on the images – Answer the questions – Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences – Real life dialog: dub the movie – Choosing synonymous sentences.

Virtual world – Additional vocabulary

This lesson provides students with additional materials to expand their knowledge of vocabulary on the subject of technology and computing. Vocabulary is presented in context and there are follow-up exercises that provide extended practice.

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UNIT 2

Getting married

Aims: To acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary – Vocabulary presentation: weddings and honeymoon trips.

Who should we invite to the party?

Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Comparisons: more/less…than – Will vs. present continuous for future – Shall: offers and suggestions. Vocabulary: – Common expressions – Weddings – More adjectives. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary – Complete the sentences – Listen and pay attention – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary – House and home.

What if…?

Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – First Conditional: facts and general truths – Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives. Vocabulary: – House and home – Common expressions – Irregular superlatives. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary – Fill in the blanks – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures – Choose the correct option – Complete the sentences.

Let’s be reasonable

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – First Conditional: facts and general truths – Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives Vocabulary: – House and home – Common expressions – Irregular superlatives. Activities: – Listening: listen and answer – Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the corresponding sound – Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option – Complete the sentences — Reading: select the correct option – Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary – Listening: listen and fill in the blanks – Multiple choice – Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences – Real-life dialog: dub the movie.

Agatha Christie – Reading comprehension

In this lesson students read and listen to a written passage of text about the famous writer Agatha Christie and then answer a series of questions. These questions follow a sequential order and elicit students’ skills on active reading. Readers are asked to peruse the passage for the general meaning, particular details and logical inferences. The suggested activities comprise multiple-choice and true/false questions as well as an exercise on matching definitions with words that appear in the text. By practicing active and effective reading students acquire strong cognitive skills such as attention, auditory analysis, sound blending, sound segmenting, memory, processing speed and visualisation.

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UNIT 4

I can offer you a job

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: – The home.

I owe you one

Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned – Passive: talking about the agent. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell – Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book – Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: – Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: – Listen and repeat – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures – Fill in the gaps: complete the sentences – Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary.

I made cookies

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned – Passive – agent: The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell – Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book – Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: – Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: – Listening comprehension: multiple choice – Pronuncation: listen and repeat and choose the right sound – Fill in the blanks: multiple choice – Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary and fill in the blanks – Fill in the blanks – Listening: listen and fill in the blanks – Complete the sentences – Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences – Real life dialog: dub the movie – Choosing synonymous sentences.

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UNIT 5

A new bartender

Aims: To learn and acquire new structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary – Medication.

Take it easy

Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Talking about illness: headache, stomach ache – Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear – Infinitive of purpose – To and for. Vocabulary: – Medication – Expressing emotions. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the images – Fill in the blanks: multiple choice – Association of pictures with structures, sentences and phrases: listen and repeat – Listening: listen and fill in the blanks – Fill in the blanks – Listening: listen and choose the correct option.

This lesson provides students with additional materials to expand their knowledge of vocabulary on the subject of arts and culture. Vocabulary is presented in context and there are follow-up exercises that provide extended practice.

Aims: To expand, review and conslidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – First conditional – The passive voice. Vocabulary: – Synonyms – Expressing emotions. Activities: – Reading comprehension: true or false – Complete the sentences.

I can’t get home

Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Comparative and superlative forms. Vocabulary: – Telephone conversation – Vocabulary from the previous units. Activities: – Listening: listen and fill in the blanks – Make sentences – Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

Sports, customs and etiquette – Reading comprehension

In this lesson students read and listen to two written passages of text about social standards and likes; the first one is about customs and etiquette in the UK and the second one about mass sports in the UK. After reading and listening to each text students have to answer a series of questions that, presented in a sequential order, elicit their skills on active reading. Readers are asked to peruse the passage for the general meaning, particular details and logical inferences. The suggested activities comprise multiple-choice and true/false questions as well as an exercise on matching definitions with words that appear in the text. By practicing active and effective reading students acquire strong cognitive skills such as attention, auditory analysis, sound blending, sound segmenting, memory, processing speed and visualisation.

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UNIT 7

Returning your shoes – Typical situation

In this lesson, students work through diverse situations with specific vocabulary and expressions that are related to a particular activity or sector, so that the student can smoothly develop in everyday situations related to that specific field.

Relationships – Dialogue

The student listens to a series of questions that he/she must freely answer and send the responses to the teacher. New vocabulary is introduced in this lesson; once the exercise is finished, the student practices with said vocabulary.

The pros and cons of regularly watching television – Reading

In this lesson students read and listen to a written passage of text that explains the pros and cons of regularly watching television. These questions follow a sequential order and elicit students’ skills on active reading. Readers are asked to peruse the passage for the general meaning, particular details and logical inferences. The suggested activities comprise multiple-choice and true/false questions as well as matching statements with their corresponding sections, an example for each is provided. By practicing active and effective reading students acquire strong cognitive skills such as attention, auditory analysis, sound blending, sound segmenting, memory, processing speed and visualisation.

The pros and cons of regularly watching television – Dictation

In this lesson students have to follow the dictation of a text about the pros and cons of regularly watching television. Students practice first and foremost their listening and writing skills and within the latter a range of sub-skills from spelling to punctuation. Moreover, this dictation makes students practise and enhance their vocabulary, syntax, grammar and, when reviewing his/her work, proofreading. The written passage of text has been divided into different phrases or sentences and it is listened to by the student, who has to write it. Students can listen to the phrase or sentence as many times as they wish and even ask for help if needed. Once a paragraph has been completed, students re-read it while listening to the audio and move on to the next paragraph.

UNIT 8

Test summary exercises

In this last lesson of the course and as a way to revise, the student will come across a variety of exercises which will help consolidate and evaluate any knowledge which has been acquired throughout the duration of the course.